Monday, 27 February 2017

The Flycatcher in October

Hello everyone, I have not been able to get out and about since November last year, and it's been quite a while since I have posted anything, namely because of rheumatism, and I also knew that I couldn't post or visit with any regularity. So sorry for not letting you know sooner, and many thanks to those of you who sent kind comments. I took these Flycatcher shots in October last year, but haven't used my camera since. I hope you enjoy! I missed you!

Hi Sonjia,Good to hear from you again. I hope that you are able to get out and about when the weather warms up.I had an encounter with a flycatcher last October, too. It was taking far too much interest in the Red Admirals on my Buddleia. Luckily when it swooped it caught a bee and not a butterfly!

sorry to hear this about all your pain, I have known those who suffer with this disease and I know it is hard. beauitufl pics and I hope you feel better enough soon to pick up your camera and show us your beautiful world.

About Me

Photography came to me late in life. My husband had always taken our family and holiday photos, whilst I indulged in artistic hobbies of my own. It just never
occurred to me to do otherwise. Whilst I was at Art College, and later as a textile and fashion designer I had taken photos of my work, but that was all part of my job. Three years ago due to constant back pain, I had to give up painting “my first love” as I could no longer stand or sit for long stretches at a time, my physician advised me to walk for an hour every day. It was gruelling at first, but on keeping to this regular
activity my meanderings became less painful and my eyes keener. Always appreciative of nature, the desire to capture these wondrous moments on camera, became a need, and finally became a reality when my husband gave me my first camera, and I’ve never looked back. My camera and I have become inseparable. From the moment I go into the garden and surrounding countryside, it becomes an adventure, and I’m never happier than when I spot something of extraordinary beauty, but a thing of beauty is better when shared.